From the iconic dollar sign to the modern euro and India’s rupee symbol, currency marks carry history, identity, and more. Explore which countries use them—and why others don’t bother.
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A 2023 map by cartographer Wanmei Liang highlights the habitats of every elephant species and subspecies in Asia and Africa.
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The seating layout of a parliament might seem like a design detail—but it often reflects deeper political traditions. Here’s what the different setups mean around the world.
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When Alaska and Hawaii wanted to become states in 1959, not everyone was happy about it. Alaska got 64 yes votes and 20 no votes. Hawaii did better with 76 yes and 15 no. The maps show most of the opposition came from the South.
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A look at how Europe appeared 150 million years ago during the Jurassic—complete with dinosaurs, shallow seas, and scattered islands.
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Groundwater might be out of sight, but it’s central to everything from farming to clean drinking water. This post dives into where it’s found, how it moves, and why managing it wisely is becoming more urgent in a changing climate.
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Explore Brazil’s south-up map and discover how changing map orientation can shift your entire view of the world.
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What if state and county borders weren’t just lines, but barriers shaped by elevation, rainfall, and population? This series of 3D maps that do just that—transforming geographic and demographic data into eye-catching visualizations.
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A century after the empires that once ruled Poland vanished, their shadows still linger. This post explores how old imperial borders — now invisible — continue to shape Polish elections.
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Over the past century, Norway’s untouched forests have dramatically disappeared. What right do we have to lecture the rest of the world if the green heart of a developed, wealthy country can disappear so silently?
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